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Re: New Build Design, Equipment &amp;amp;amp; Plan Advice - Florida

Nice pool.

Is your only heating option solar? Do you have gas?

Even though your pool is ~ 12,000 gallons, the price difference between and IC40 and an IC60 is not all that much when you consider the total price of the build. My pool is 16,000 gallons and I am definitely going to replace my IC40 with an IC60 when the time comes. The benefit to a larger cell is you can run it at a lower percentage and get more chlorine generation which translates into a longer cell life. There's not much downside to a larger cell. You also might consider an acid injection system like a IntelliPH as those are nice to have for automating pH control.

As for plumbing, I think most here would say -

1. Put the returns on a full loop of pipe, not a single run with a dead end.
2. Make sure your MD's and skimmer are on separate pipe runs to the equipment pad with independent shut off valves
3. Make sure any check valves installed at the pump/filter are Jandy check valves not the basic sealed type that you find in hardware stores. The Jandy's have a clear plastic face on them that is removable so you can rebuild the guts of the valve if there's a mechanical failure.

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And I would add that you request the pump be installed with union fittings that allow for quick release in case you need to change out a pump. Often the install is done with all glued PVC pipe running straight into the pump. Then, if/when there's a failure, you have to chop up your PVC to put a new pump in. Just a "nice-to-have" option.

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Oh, and if the Clean N Clear has the option, I would go for the more expensive multi-port valve that allows for vacuum-to-waste. Not sure if the clean n clear has that option. My Pentair QuadDE comes with the standard plunger-type backwash valve. If you want a multi-port, it's an upgrade.

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Geez....I'm terrible....hardly even know you and I'm spending your money like crazy

Re: New Build Design, Equipment &amp;amp;amp; Plan Advice - Florida

Originally Posted by JoyfulNoise

Nice pool.

Is your only heating option solar? Do you have gas?

Even though your pool is ~ 12,000 gallons, the price difference between and IC40 and an IC60 is not all that much when you consider the total price of the build. My pool is 16,000 gallons and I am definitely going to replace my IC40 with an IC60 when the time comes. The benefit to a larger cell is you can run it at a lower percentage and get more chlorine generation which translates into a longer cell life. There's not much downside to a larger cell. You also might consider an acid injection system like a IntelliPH as those are nice to have for automating pH control.

As for plumbing, I think most here would say -

1. Put the returns on a full loop of pipe, not a single run with a dead end.
2. Make sure your MD's and skimmer are on separate pipe runs to the equipment pad with independent shut off valves
3. Make sure any check valves installed at the pump/filter are Jandy check valves not the basic sealed type that you find in hardware stores. The Jandy's have a clear plastic face on them that is removable so you can rebuild the guts of the valve if there's a mechanical failure.

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And I would add that you request the pump be installed with union fittings that allow for quick release in case you need to change out a pump. Often the install is done with all glued PVC pipe running straight into the pump. Then, if/when there's a failure, you have to chop up your PVC to put a new pump in. Just a "nice-to-have" option.

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Oh, and if the Clean N Clear has the option, I would go for the more expensive multi-port valve that allows for vacuum-to-waste. Not sure if the clean n clear has that option. My Pentair QuadDE comes with the standard plunger-type backwash valve. If you want a multi-port, it's an upgrade.

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Geez....I'm terrible....hardly even know you and I'm spending your money like crazy

Great looking pool though, can't wait to see your build thread!!

Don't have gas. In this area we will probably be able to swin 9 to 10 months with solar.

Re: New Build Design, Equipment & Plan Advice - Florida

Only one color included in the price? That seems odd. I know they don't give many but we had 6 of the light colors in the Diamond bright. But we upgrade to quartzscapes. It was the only one we both liked.

Re: New Build Design, Equipment & Plan Advice - Florida

Originally Posted by Dreynolds

Only one color included in the price? That seems odd. I know they don't give many but we had 6 of the light colors in the Diamond bright. But we upgrade to quartzscapes. It was the only one we both liked.

Sorry, didn't say that correct. . The other colors we would be interested in are level 2 or 3 and those cost more.

Re: New Build Design, Equipment & Plan Advice - Florida

Originally Posted by kimkats

That was a LOT of permitting! OUCH! Good start! I love the supervisor! Has he been able to "help" at all?

Kim

Yeah,he sure wants to. Not a very safe environment for a 5 year old. I have 7 kids and they are ecstatic. They have had to learn a lot of patience with this project. They just could not understand why if someone said they were going to start on 1/4, why it took 8 weeks longer.....